When you stop to think about how many books have been written throughout the years, it can be…overwhelming to say the least! On one hand, it is incredible to know that there have been so many stories told and recorded throughout the centuries. But on the other hand, it can feel crushingly overwhelming when you think about directing your children…
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My Favorite Books…According to My 7-Year-Old
My Favorite Books…According to My 5-Year-Old
So…what book do I read next? That’s a wonderful question to hear, isn’t it? But, let’s face it, it can be a scary and bewildering question, too! There are so many books out there! So many incredible books! Some that your kids might not be ready for yet… And even some you would prefer they stay away from altogether. So…
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Teaching the Intangible
How To Teach Character Qualities To Your Children Over the past decade (and a bit more) of homeschooling my children, I’ve had to wrestle through many questions. Questions like: Am I teaching them the right things? Which curriculum do I choose? How can I make this topic come alive to my children? Am I teaching them enough? And more… But…
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How To Organize Your School Room in 8 Easy Steps
What is it about certain times of the year that brings out the organizing bug? Think about it: When the school year starts, everyone is all about getting things organized and set up for the coming year… When the calendar flips from one year to the next, everyone starts thinking about decluttering and reorganizing…at least for a few weeks… When…
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Simple Ways to Overcome Frustration and Enjoy Your Homeschool Day
Do you ever get frustrated in your homeschooling day? Oh, I’m not talking about rethinking whether homeschooling is right for you. I’m talking about the day in and day out routine of homeschooling. Do you ever get frustrated? Stuck in a rut? Wondering how something as wonderful as homeschooling keeps dissolving into tears, chaos, frustration, and overwhelm? Do you ever…
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